Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 21:07:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Thomas Dean <tomdean@ix.netcom.com> To: debris@total.net Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: instalation Message-ID: <199807140407.VAA01092@ix.netcom.com> In-Reply-To: <01bdaed4$e5e60a00$2655eccd@default> (debris@total.net)
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The basic idea of installing FreeBSD is to create a special boot floppy and let that guide you through the installation. Another way is to buy a CDROM from www.walnutcreek.com. This second method is easier, more reliable, and faster. I have nothing to do with FreeBSD or Walnut Creek, other than being a satisfied customer. If you choose to download, get the 2.2.6 version of FreeBSD. You need to download 2 files as BINARY images. boot.flp and fdimage.exe. boot.flp is a bit-by-bit image of a floppy. fdimage.exe will write this image to a 1.44MB floppy. Download the two files, create the floppy, and boot the floppy. Follow directions. Now, I strongly suggest that you do some reading before you start this. The procedure is well documented. Look at the handbook at www.freebsd.org/handbook, part 1, section 2. Take some time to read and understand this. Next, read the tutorial at www.freebsd.org/FAQ. Part 2, questions 2.6, 2.7, and 2.8 apply to WIN95 and FreeBSD. Another good reference is the multi-os tutorial at www.freebsd.org/tutorials. If you buy the CDROM set from Walnut Creek, get "The Complete FreeBSD" book. An excellent reference. To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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